This year’s Farm Science Review has begun, and Farm and Dairy is there covering the event.
Follow along with Farm and Dairy’s staff as they experience all 80+ acres of ag exhibits, talk with some of the review’s 130,000+ visitors, watch the field demonstrations and enjoy some of the food the exhibition has to offer.
Return back to see live updates from Editor Susan Crowell, Chris Kick, Kristy Seachrist and Brian Lisik. In the meantime, follow Farm and Dairy’s staff on social media, and check out our coverage from last year’s Farm Science Review.
FSR Photo Gallery
Eileen Kale accepts Hall of Fame inductee award for her late husband, DeLynn Kale.
September 18
Today’s #FSR14 attendance: 29,272. Overall attendance for #FSR14: 131,153
— Farm Science Review (@OhioStateFSR) September 18, 2014
Ohio Conservation Farm Family Awards
Today, five Ohio families were given the Ohio Conservation Farm Family Award.
The program was created in 1984 to recognize Ohio farm families for their dedication to natural resources and their efforts to conserve soil, water, woodland and wildlife on the land they farm. The program has honored 161 farms.
Read the story here.
All tuckered out after shopping for @ChannelSeed @Case_IH quads and combines at #fsr14 pic.twitter.com/ju1yNdRXAw
— Sean Rittinger (@RittingerSean) September 18, 2014
#FSR14 @SwineCast talks shop about antique Gravely tractors @GravelyMowers pic.twitter.com/BwywJXuDBK
— TruffleMedia John (@TruffleMedia) September 18, 2014
Prescription agriculture
Reporter Chris Kick explains what “prescription agriculture” is and how seed companies are working to help farmers find the right seeds for their fields.
Read the story here.
Ag-based education spans many careers
Reporter Brian Lisik caught up with Jill Tyson, coordinator of prospective student services at OSU’s CFAES, Linda C. Martin, associate dean of CFAES and an agricultural economics major to talk about the wide range of opportunities that students and graduates have by studying in the agricultural field.
Read the story here.
Celebrating commitment to conservation w/ Conservation Farm Family Award event in @ohiodnr amphitheater at #FSR14
— Bruce McPheron (@medflygenes) September 18, 2014
Last day at this year’s @OhioStateFSR. A great show! Here’s another #shurcosighting on a Demco 1050 Cart. #FSR14 pic.twitter.com/Cl6aF3YheP
— Genuine Shur-Co (@GenuineShurCo) September 18, 2014
Team Dairy Club is armed and ready for the last day of @OhioStateFSR Visit us on Friday Ave! #FSR14 #milkshakemadness pic.twitter.com/fzRaoqOFlU
— Buckeye Dairy Club (@BuckeyeDairy) September 18, 2014
4th and 5th in the Corn and Wheat Growers Tall Corn Contest! #FSR14 pic.twitter.com/PX9axbcmh8
— Rebekah Headings (@rebekahmary) September 18, 2014
We’re at Farm Science Review again with our friends @OSUPlantPath! Come visit us and guess a few names of plants too! #FSR14
— Ohio State Plant Sci (@OhioStPlantSci) September 18, 2014
An early morning, golf cart tour of the #CLAAS combines at #FSR14. Lots of nice equipment. http://t.co/6hnfam9zoa
— Chris Kick (@ckick1) September 18, 2014
Don’t forget to check out the antique tractors at #FSR14, near the main parking lot. http://t.co/AfZ5650yLU
— Chris Kick (@ckick1) September 18, 2014
Another gorgeous day at the Molly Caren Ag Center – join us here for Day 3 of #FSR14; still much to see and learn! @OhioStateFSR #CFAES — Bruce McPheron (@medflygenes) September 18, 2014
It’s the final day of Farm Science Review. Think today’s attendance will top yesterday’s?
Wednesday’s #FSR14 attendance: 60,560 — Farm Science Review (@OhioStateFSR) September 17, 2014
September 17
Hold onto your grain
Reporter Kristy Foster Seachrist attended a discussion about grain prices. Matt Roberts, Ohio State University Extension Ag Economist, led the discussion and gave farmers advice: hold onto your grain for as long as possible because of falling prices.
Read the story here.
This is the way to do FSR!
The art to fully enjoying #FSR14? 1. A @JohnDeere wagon. 2. A #bacon cheese burger 3. And not a care in the world. pic.twitter.com/TgA2aXyI3F — neal c. lauron (@nclshooter) September 18, 2014
Reporter Kristy Foster Seachrist interviews some attendees of this year’s Farm Science Review and shows a glimpse of the grounds. Watch the video.
From demonstrations and discussions to contests to activities, there’s a lot going on today at FSR!
Teaching at the soil pit in the Gwynne Conservation Area. #FSR14 pic.twitter.com/0xEQhdD7Hk — Matt Lane (@Mr_MattLane) September 17, 2014
4-H leading STEM activities @OhioStateFSR #fsr14 pic.twitter.com/75urr4eju6 — CFAES (@FoodAgEnvNews) September 17, 2014
VP Luncheon: @OhioState Pres Michael Drake: Extension educators reach 1.5 million ohioan’s yearly through educational programs #fsr14 — CFAES (@FoodAgEnvNews) September 16, 2014
Panel discussion on water quality at #FSR14. Keeping nutrients on the field and out of the water.… http://t.co/qCOjKEPIjh
— Charles Wildman (@standingoaks) September 17, 2014
We have a winner of the tallest stalk contest!! 14 feet 4.5 inches! #fsr14 pic.twitter.com/TWQTzj4Yfa
— Ohio Corn & Wheat (@OhioCornWheat) September 17, 2014
Look who stopped by the @farmanddairy booth at #fsr14! It’s @bdfholstein and son Doyle! pic.twitter.com/DQDIydTKib
— Susan Crowell (@scrowell) September 17, 2014
Wyatt and Kolten, smile and say “Apache Sprayers are No. 1!” #FSR14 #ApacheFSR pic.twitter.com/lxKsvDUUQV
— Apache Sprayers (@ApacheSprayer) September 17, 2014
@RVFFA students get extra credit for getting my signature at #fsr14. they must have an awesome ag teacher pic.twitter.com/ByECnCOJQf
— Gail C. Keck (@GailCKeck) September 17, 2014
What is #FSR14 without a #selfie with our Dean! @medflygenes #CFAES #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/njvzY9DHk2
— Seth Erwin (@Seth_Erwin) September 17, 2014
Are you at the @OhioStateFSR today? Stop by the Bailey Building to learn about our academic programs! #FSR14 #CFAES pic.twitter.com/t5SU3xyB6Q
— OSU AEDE (@OSU_AEDE) September 17, 2014
If you’re at Farm Science Review and want to support Ag Ed Society, visit our students in the… http://t.co/yaoDoZySCr
— ACEL at OSU (@ACELatOSU) September 17, 2014
Daniel Call discusses seed quality and production with @russfarm @SeedConsultants @brownfield @OhioStateFSR #FSR14 pic.twitter.com/E6x48Z8vd0
— Matt Hutcheson (@SCMattH) September 17, 2014
#FSR14 #snapshots day 1. where yesterday meets tomorrow. #osu #farm #agriculture link http://t.co/2SHPn8DsBG #OHIO pic.twitter.com/UYhZ42kBj4
— neal c. lauron (@nclshooter) September 17, 2014
September 16
You know what #FSR is — Farm Science Review! But how about ARC and PLC, from the new farm bill? #FSR14 panel. http://t.co/L7Lo8nRaEB
— Chris Kick (@ckick1) September 17, 2014
ARC, PLC and SCO. If you don’t know what these acronymns mean, reporter Chris Kick caught the farm bill discussion and explains what you need to know about programs for crop farmers. https://twitter.com/marthafilipic/status/511841751343321088 #FSR14 has officially begun!
#FSR14 #FSR2014 @OhioStateFSR ready for another year #schoolskippers #farmboys pic.twitter.com/C0xSVb4ieD
— Cody Kirkpatrick (@JDCodyK) September 16, 2014
We’re not condoning skipping school, but I bet they’re excited to experience #FSR14 today!
Editor @scrowell honored to be part of OSU Extension 100 Women in ag exhibit in Firebaugh Bldg at #FSR14 pic.twitter.com/zRPBIUAtbd
— farmanddairy (@farmanddairy) September 16, 2014
Farm Science Review’s farm bill crop updates
Reporter Chris Kick attended a discussion on the farm bill’s programs. Led by OSU ag economists and farm bill experts, the discussion focused on the differences between the program choices and what is best for the individual farmer.
Chris Kick covered the farm bill’s beginnings earlier this year when it was signed into law.
Dean announces $1 million water quality initiative
Dr. Bruce McPheron, dean of OSU’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), announced the Field to Faucet initiative, which will seek solutions for harmful algae blooms and water quality problems.
Farm Science Review headlines:
In order to create more commercial space, the antique tractor displays are being moved to the plot areas. Besides moving the antique tractors, two new buildings have been dedicated to antique farm equipment and machinery.
- Farm Science Review to focus on new technologies, innovation
- Drones on the farm: What are the laws? Learn more at Farm Science Review
The pre-Farm Science Review:
Prep well underway for #FSR14, as illustrated here at the corner of Kottman and Farm! http://t.co/iklf431Agt #CFAES @FarmScienceReview
— Bruce McPheron (@medflygenes) September 14, 2014
We sold out of our FSR tickets, but you can still check local Extension offices or other agribusinesses:
Today is your last day to purchase discounted Farm Science Review tickets at your local Extension office. #FSR14
— OSUE Clark County (@OSUEClarkCounty) September 15, 2014
And exhibitors are busy putting finishing touches on displays:
Set up and ready for a great @OhioStateFSR. Even got a few #drone flights in this afternoon! #FSR14 #AgTech pic.twitter.com/GzMyyGnNMW
— Precision Drone (@PrecisionDrone) September 15, 2014
Find us at Farm Science Review this week in London, OH. Booth 251. @OhioStateFSR #FSR14 pic.twitter.com/FVWQ6V9MVT
— Great Plains Ag (@GreatPlains_Ag) September 15, 2014
Did you know there’s an app for that?
Download our new #FSR14 app on iTunes at http://t.co/WTX3RXM4Ic or on Google Play at http://t.co/82BI2Uh3xi
— Farm Science Review (@OhioStateFSR) September 15, 2014
